How do you find f(-3) given f(x)=2x+2?

2 Answers
Mar 12, 2018

f(-3)=-4

Explanation:

Simply substitute the value of -3 given. In other words, f(-3) is the function of f(x), however in this case, x is -3

f(-3)=2(-3)+2

Distribute 2 through the parenthesis

f(-3)=-6+2

Simplify

f(-3)=-4

Mar 12, 2018

-4

Explanation:

We can substitute -3 for x and simplify:
f(x)=2x+2
f(-3)=2(-3)+2
f(-3)=-6+2
f(-3)=-4
So f(-3)=-4.